dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Dryer Exhaust Maintenance
- 05/24/09 04:22 AM
Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported annually, with failure to properly maintain the dryer duct and vent system as being the number one cause. Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your dryer working efficiently.
Your dryer duct system removes heat, moisture and lint from your home. Much of the lint that manages to escape the lint screen gets stuck somewhere in the dryer duct. As lint builds up, air-flow is restricted and your dryer is unable to perform its job efficiently. As the dryer labors to dry your clothes, it … (1 comments)
San Diego, CA - Steve Gors, owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of San Diego and Riverside Counties in California recently passed the rigorous exam required to become a C-DET Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician. Candidates must score 80 or higher to pass this test; certification is valid for three years from the date of testing. The certification is administered by CSIA (Chimney Sweep Institute of America) is a non-profit educational organization existing to provide chimney and venting safety resources to those in the industry and to you, the … (1 comments)
San Diego, CA - Steve Gors, owner/operator of Dryer Vent Wizard of San Diego and Riverside Counties in California recently passed the rigorous exam required to become a CSIA Certified Dryer Vent Cleaning and Exhaust Technician. Candidates must score 80 or higher to pass this test; certification is valid for three years from the date of testing.
The exam is based on a reference manual containing up-to-date technical information on dryer vent cleaning, maintenance, repair and installation. The credential signifies knowledge of practices important to providing the … (2 comments)
dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Proper Installation Prevents Many Problems for Consumers in San Diego, CA
- 03/08/09 07:59 AM
The automatic clothes dryer is a wonderful invention; very convenient and much easier than the old fashioned clothes line! But, it comes with a price; your clothes dryer, whether gas or electric, is one of the most expensive appliances to operate. A poorly vented dryer will cost $200 - 300 more in energy bills and it is a fire hazard.
Where does the heat, moisture and lint go while as your clothes tumble dry? Code states that dryer exhaust must be vented outside; however, some dryers are vented to a crawl space or an attic, causing mold and mildew problems … (0 comments)
Oceanside, CA -. Steve Gors, former Fed-Ex contractor, traded his delivery van for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, a dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation franchise in California.
In a recent interview, Steve said, "dryer vent cleaning and proper maintenance prevents dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provides energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations.
When Gors decided he didn't want back into the … (0 comments)
Corona, CA--The U.S. Fire Administration reports clogged dryer vents being the cause of over 15,000 fires costing millions of dollars annually. Steve Gors, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard in California works to educate consumers about the hazards of clogged dryer vents, by offering tips and advice while performing dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation services.
According to Steve, in addition to being a fire hazard, clogged dryer vents cost consumers an additional $200 - 300 per year in energy costs. They advise consumers to … (0 comments)
Have you looked at the ductwork attached to your clothes dryer? Is it aluminum, or plastic or vinyl? This is important to know. Recent UL safety codes require solid metal or semi-rigid material be used for the dryer duct system. To understand why this is, consider the function of the dryer vent system:
Heat Removal
The hot air and moisture removed from your laundry is removed from the dryer drum and carried through the dryer duct system to a vent located outdoors. State law recommends that all gas dryers be vented … (0 comments)
dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning and Repair – Carlsbad, CA
- 12/16/08 06:24 AM
You may think of doing your laundry as a relatively low impact and low danger activity. But if your dryer is not properly installed and maintained, it could well be a disaster waiting to happen.
There are thousands of house fires started every year by clothes dryers. These happen in a couple of ways.
Lint Build-up Clogging Vents
Cleaning out your lint trap and other lint in the laundry line is important for more than just making your dryer run more efficiently. Dryer lint left unchecked can translate to a build up of lint inside the machine. While … (0 comments)
dryer vent repair: Steve Gors Discusses his Rewarding Career Change to Dryer Vent Cleaning and Educating his Customers in Corona, CA
- 12/16/08 06:18 AM
Steve provides dryer vent cleaning, repair and installation services while educates his customers on fire safety and proper dryer vent system maintenance San Diego, CA -. Steve Gors, former Fed-Ex contractor, traded his delivery van for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard franchise in Riverside County. At a recent interview, Steve discussed the rewards of this career change, as he said, "I'm pleased to be contributing to the community by increasing consumer awareness on the importance of dryer vent maintenance to prevent fires and to keep the clothes dryer running efficiently. Dryer ducts that are … (0 comments)
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is so Important! •· Dryer vents clogged with lint cost $18-24 more per month. •· There are 15,500 fires every year caused by dryer vents. •· Dryer manufacturers recommend you clean your dryer vent every year. •· Regular dryer vent maintenance prolongs the life of your dryer.
dryer vent repair: Advice from Steve: Clothes Dryer Fire Prevention
- 09/01/08 09:02 AM
You may think of doing your laundry as a relatively low impact and low danger activity. But if your dryer is not properly installed and maintained, it could well be a disaster waiting to happen.
There are thousands of house fires started every year by clothes dryers. These happen in a couple of ways.
Lint Build-up Clogging Vents
Cleaning out your lint trap and other lint in the laundry line is important for more than just making your dryer run more efficiently. Dryer lint left unchecked can translate to a build up of lint inside the machine. While … (0 comments)
dryer vent repair: Possible Solution to Bug and Rodent Problems: Dryer Vent Inspection, Cleeaning and Repair
- 09/01/08 08:58 AM
If you have a bug problem in your house, you have probably called exterminators or tried your own bug traps to get rid of the pesky critters. But this is just a temporary solution until more bugs come in to be caught. The real way to get rid of bugs is to stop them from getting into your home in the first place. While you may think you have closed off all access points to your home, one place you may not have thought off is your clothes dryer vent.
It would make sense that you don't think of the … (2 comments)
Murrieta, CA -. Steve Gors, former Fed-Ex contractor, traded his delivery van for a logo-ed uniform to own and operate a Dryer Vent Wizard, Safe Homes, Dry Clothes (DVW) franchise in Riverside County.
DVW services prevent dryer fires, keep dryers functioning properly and provide energy savings through dryer and dryer vent maintenance, cleaning, repair, replacement and alterations.
When Gors decided he didn't want back into the grocery business and wasn't ready to retire, he looked into franchising. Having 30 years … (0 comments)
Murrieta, CA - Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent Wizard (DVW), Dry Clothes, Safe Homes, announced the awarding of a DVW franchise in California. Local resident and former Fed-Ex contractor Steve Gors services Western Riverside County & North San Diego County.
Dryer Vent Wizard, Dry Clothes, Safe Homes is a national franchise company specializing in dryer fire prevention and "urgent response" dryer and dryer vent maintenance, repair, replacement and alterations. "I make … (0 comments)
The ductwork is the piping that runs from the back of your dryer to whatever style of dryer vent you have outside your home. The whole job of the aluminum duct system is to remove the hot air from the dyer (along with any lint or dust it has removed from your clothes) and send it outside your house.
Heat Removal
Can you imagine … (1 comments)
dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Wizard Educates Murrieta, California Consumers on Dryer Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety
- 08/03/08 07:23 AM
What's new: Since Dryer Vent Wizard opened in Murrieta, they have been working to educate consumers about fire safety and thier clothes dryers. The operation specializes in cleaning out those often-overlooked crevices.What it is: Dryer Vent Wizard is a franchise that cleans out, repairs and installs dryer vents and chutes for homes and businesses."If your clothes dryer takes longer than one cycle to dry a load, then you may have a fire hazard in your dryer vent," said owner Steve Gors, citing statistics by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission asserting that 15,500 fires a year are caused by clothes … (0 comments)
Murrieta, CA--The U.S. Fire Administration reports clogged dryer vents being the cause of over 15,000 fires costing millions of dollars annually. The Dryer Vent Wizard franchise partners, Greg Longe and John Lynch are making an effort to educate consumers about the hazards of clogged dryer vents, by offering free dryer vent safety check kits.
According to Dryer Vent Wizard, in addition to being a fire hazard, clogged dryer vents cost consumers $18 - $24 per month. They advise consumers … (0 comments)
dryer vent repair: Dryer Vent Cleaning – Prevent Dryer Vent Fires, Prevent Dryer Vent Problems
- 07/26/08 03:50 AM
How Underwriting Laboratories (UL) has helped reduce dryer vent problems and dryer vent fire risks: UL has worked with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and the CPSC to reduce the number of clothes dryer vent fires. Changes have been made to UL´s Standard for electric clothes dryers including: installation instructions, specifying using only metal exhaust duct materials; user instructions that lint be cleaned regularly from areas around the dryer and lint screen; routing wiring and keeping other electrical components away from heat-producing devices; and abnormal operations tests that simulate a blocked lint screen and exhaust at 25, 75 and … (3 comments)
dryer vent repair: Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is so Important! DVW of Murietta California Strongly Advises Consumers to Maintain Dryer Vents
- 07/26/08 03:45 AM
Why Dryer Vent Cleaning is So Important! Did you know that: Clothes dryers can be found in 80 percent, or 81.5 million homes throughout the United States. A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As water is removed, lint is created from the clothes. This is why cleaning a dryer vent is the solution to prevent dryer vent fires and higher energy costs. Clothes dryers are one of the most expensive appliances in your home to operate. The longer a clothing dryer runs, the more money it costs you. If a … (0 comments)
dryer vent repair: The Wizard of Murietta, California Shares Tips on Dryer Vent Cleaning and Maintenance
- 07/26/08 03:38 AM
The Dryer Vent Wizard knows everything about dryer vents and dryer vent cleaning. Here is more information on the care and maintenance of your clothes dryer vent. Who needs dryer vent cleaning? Commercial laundries Town homes Condominiums Apartments Duplexes Single-family homes Spring and Fall are ideal times to schedule a dryer vent cleaning. Your Dryer Vents are All-Important There are many things that contribute to the proper operation of a clothes dryer. The venting is perhaps the most critical. Below we describe a dryer's functions and how its venting plays a part. Moisture One of the most important functions of … (2 comments)
Over 15,000 clothes dryer fires are reported annually, with failure to properly maintain the dryer duct and vent system as being the number one cause. Professional dryer vent cleaning is recommended each year to prevent dryer fires and to keep your dryer working efficiently.;)
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